Pre-planning services can be vital for many reasons. They can ensure that you obtain the funeral services that you wish, while simultaneously reducing the amount of stress that is placed on your loved ones. Pre-planning can include pre-payment options, though it is an individual decision to prepay for your funeral services. Alternatively, you may simply keep your plans on file until they are carried about and they can be invoiced to the estate at that time. From budgeting to estate planning services, there are many ways you can ease both the financial and emotional burden on your loved ones. Planning in advance is much easier than planning funeral services when death is imminent.

When you begin to consider the final arrangements for either loved ones or yourself, you will have to decide between traditional burial or cremation services. The final decision may be influenced by an array of things, such as religious beliefs or personal preferences. This decision can lead to other decisions regarding the funeral arrangements, such as a viewing or the necessary type of funeral property. There are a multitude of options for burial, such as ground burial, burial above-ground in a mausoleum, burial in a private family mausoleum, or burial in a private family estate. Ground burial in a cemetery is the most common type of burial, though other types of burial can be implemented.

Cremation is becoming an increasingly popular method for burial, especially when money is tight. However, many people underestimate the necessity of cemetery property for cremated remains, but permanent placement can provide multiple benefits. It will allow a physical place for their loved ones to visit, which can go a long way toward providing closure. Without a permanent resting location, ashes or cremated remains can easily become lost or damaged throughout the years. There are multiple places where cremated remains can be buried, including a columbarium, cremation garden, or memorial bench. The right location will depend primarily on the family and specific situation.

The headstone is primarily used to provide memorialization for loved ones. There are generally many options that can be implemented as headstones. The ideal headstone will depend a great deal on the cemetery, as certain cemeteries may only allow certain kinds of headstones to simplify their landscaping process. For example, markers are headstones that lie flat against the ground, while upright headstones are visible above ground level. Headstones also come in many different shapes, colors, and sizes. Special headstones are available for veterans and are generally provided at no extra expense to the family of the departed. Understanding the options for headstones will go a long way toward making the best decision for your loved one.

There are many different options for funeral services. This can make it rather difficult to make the ideal decisions for funeral services. The funeral service is designed to provide a sense of closure to the family and friends of the deceased. A funeral service can be personalized to honor the memory and life of the deceased. There are many other aspects that should be considered when planning funeral services, like whether to hold a visitation or viewing. The presence of this aspect may depend on the decided burial option. Another consideration to take into account is whether to have an open or closed casket. Memorials or celebration of life services can also be used to provide closure.

A graveside service is another ceremony that can be implemented in addition to or even in place of a traditional funeral service. This service is generally held at the grave site just prior to the burial of either a casket or urn. It often includes final remarks, prayers, or the relation of memories. Graveside services are a great method to help family and friends bid a final farewell to the deceased. Whether or not to hold a graveside service is a personal decision. They are popularly used in conjunction with traditional indoors funeral services, but can be implemented on their own, as well.

Here at Russon Brothers Mortuary, we strive to provide superior services in an array of locations. We currently have locations in Bountiful, Farmington, and Syracuse. Though we no longer have a permanent location in Salt Lake, we are still capable of providing the same services to residents of the Salt Lake area. Contact our experts to learn more about the areas we serve, as well as the service we provide.